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Aug. 13, 2019
Ketogenic Diet Study on Soldiers Provides Striking Weight Loss Results
This three-month study of the keto diet, which included a rigorous physical training component, resulted in an overall improvement in body composition for active service members.
Aug. 6, 2019
107-Year-Old New Yorker Partially Attributes Longevity to Med Diet
Bronx resident Louise Signore credits the Med diet, dancing and staying single with her longevity.
Jul. 29, 2019
Musco Reaches Quota for Signing New Olive Grower Deals
The Musco Family Olive Company said that it is unable to offer any more new contracts to olive farmers whose previous ones were canceled by Bell-Carter earlier this year.
Jul. 25, 2019 Business
U.S. and E.U. Olive Oil Sectors Anxiously Await Trade Ruling
Jul. 23, 2019 Production
Donations Help Fund Research and Award-Winning Production at UC Davis
Jul. 17, 2019 Business
Italian Producers Could Lose $200M if U.S. Tariffs Approved, Trade Group Warns
Jul. 11, 2019 World
Jun. 6, 2019 Business
May. 21, 2019
Oregon Project Aims to Promote Olive Oil Sector
Local growers and researchers from Oregon State University are teaming up to solve some of the biggest problems facing the state's fledgling sector.
May. 15, 2019
American Producers Enjoy Another Good Year at NYIOOC
Despite setbacks for many in California, American producers still took home plenty of awards at this year's edition of the world's largest olive oil quality competition.
May. 2, 2019
Texas Governor Signs Olive Oil Advisory Board Bill Into Law
The creation of the advisory board will make it easier for olive growers and oil producers to apply for specific grants and implement quality standards.
Apr. 10, 2019
US Threatens Tariffs on EU Olive Oil Imports
A World Trade Organization decision found that the E.U. has unfairly subsidized plane manufacturer Airbus. The result could be retaliatory tariffs on numerous E.U. goods, including olive oil.
Mar. 27, 2019
Rival California Olive Packer Steps in to Pick Up Canceled Contracts
Musco Family Olive Company's CEO has said the company will do what it can to offer contracts to table olive growers affected by the Bell-Carter contract cancellations. They will give preference to machine-harvested olives.
Mar. 14, 2019
Bell-Carter Cancels Table Olive Contracts in California
Citing the need to remain competitive in an increasingly global market as well as the high costs of production in California, the American table olive canner and retailer has canceled many of its contracts with local growers.
Mar. 12, 2019
Gene-edited Soybean Oil Touted as Non-GMO
A Minnesota company hopes their high oleic soybean oil will eventually become a market competitor to olive oil.
Mar. 4, 2019
Ban on Trans Fats in NYC Restaurants Reduces Cardiovascular Risk
A recently published study found that overall trans fat levels had fallen by around 57 percent and people who frequently dined out benefited from a greater decrease of around 62 percent.
Feb. 7, 2019
Europe Challenges US Tariffs on Spanish Olives
The E.U. has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization, but the short-staffed trade entity faces a massive backlog. Spanish olive producers face an uncertain future with a December 2019 deadline looming.
Jan. 21, 2019
Genetic Tweak to Photosynthesis Could Improve Crop Yields
While the tweak has yet to be tested in edible plants, scientists think this could revolutionize the food production -and olive production - industries.
Nov. 1, 2018
Florida Farmers Lay the Foundation for a Growing South East Industry
River Run Olive Oil Company is planting new groves in Florida armed with a keen attention to agricultural details and advice from colleagues from across the country.
Oct. 19, 2018
As Citrus Struggles, Some Olive Growers Take Root in Florida
Olives are not new to the Sunshine State, but their economic viability is coming into the spotlight as citrus struggles.
Aug. 29, 2018
Judge Partially Reinstates Trade Group's Lawsuit
A federal judge has ruled that the North American Olive Oil Association may sue Veronica Foods on its own behalf, but not on behalf of its members. An attorney for Veronica Foods has again filed a motion to dismiss the case.
Jul. 30, 2018
Texas Olive Oil Producers Eye Formation of Advisory Board
The advisory board would provide olive growers and oil producers with more access to state and federal funds as well as increase their lobbying clout in Austin.
Jun. 27, 2018
Mediterranean Diet Could Save U.S. Economy Billions
A new study has shown the cost-effectiveness of the Mediterranean diet.